Brandt MM1020B Owner's manual

Brand: Brandt

Model: MM1020B

Category: Microwaves

Type: Owner's manual

Brandt MM1020B is feature-packed and simple to use. It is intended for domestic use for cooking, reheating, and defrosting food. The operating frequency of microwaves is 2450 MHz and the penetration depth of waves into the food is approximately 2.5 cm. The power levels range from 100W to 800W. The food is heated up by the rapid movement of molecules that occurs after exposure to microwaves. Cooking times vary depending on the type of food, quantity and its initial temperature.

Dear Customer,

You have just acquired a BRANDT microwave and we would like to

thank you.

We have invested all our dedication and know-how in this appliance

so that it would best meet your needs. With innovation and perfor-

mance, we designed it to be always easy to use.

In the BRANDT product range, you will also find a wide choice of

ovens, cooking hobs, ventilation hoods, cookers, dishwashers,

washing machines, driers, fridges and freezers, that you can coordi-

nate with your new BRANDT microwave.

Visit our website www.brandt.com where you will find all of our pro-

ducts, as well as useful and complementary information.

BRANDT

As part of our commitment to constantly improving our products, we reserve

the right to make changes to them based on technical advances to their tech-

nical and functional features and appearance.

Warning: Before installing and using your appliance, please carefully

read this Guide to Installation and Use, which will allow you to quickly

familiarise yourself with its operation.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1/NOTICES TO THE USER

• Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

• Operating principle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

• Environmental protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

2/INSTALLING YOUR APPLIANCE

• Before connecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

• Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

3/DESCRIPTION OF YOUR APPLIANCE

• The appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

• Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

• The control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

4/USING YOUR APPLIANCE

• Using the power levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

• Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

• Defrosting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

• Cooking guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

5/CARING FOR AND CLEANING YOUR APPLIANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

6/IN THE EVENT OF OPERATING ANOMALIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

7/OPERATING PROFICIENCY TESTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

8/ AFTER-SALES SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

1/NOTICES TO THE USER

Important:

Important safety instructions - Read care-

fully and retain for future use. If the appliance

is ever sold or given to another person, ensure

that the new owner receives the accompa-

nying guide. Please read these guidelines

before installing and using your appliance.

They were written for your safety and the saf-

ety of others.

•SAFETY GUIDELINES

This appliance is not intended for use by indivi-

duals (including children) with impaired physi-

cal, sensorial or mental abilities, or persons lac-

king in knowledge or experience, unless they

receive prior supervision or instructions on

using the appliance from a person responsible

for their safety.

Children should be supervised to ensure they

do not play with the appliance.

This appliance is designed to cook with the

door closed.

WARNING: It is dangerous for anyone other

than a qualified person to perform maintenance

or repair that requires the removal of the cover

providing protection against exposure to micro-

wave power.

WARNING: Liquids and other foods must not be

heated in sealed containers, as they may explo-

de.

Only use utensils suitable for usage in microwa-

ve ovens.

When heating food items in plastic or paper

containers, monitor the microwave’s contents

due to the risk of combustion.

If smoke appears, stop or unplug the oven and

leave the door closed to stifle any flames pre-

sent.

Heating beverages in the microwave oven can

cause the sudden and/or delayed splattering of

boiling liquid, so care must be taken when hand-

ling their containers.

The contents of baby bottles and baby food

jars must be stirred or rearranged and the

temperature must be checked before con-

sumption, so as to prevent burns.

It is not recomended to heat eggs in their

shells or whole hardboiled eggs in a micro-

wave oven, as they may explode, even after

cooking has ended.

WARNING: Only allow children to use the

oven without supervision if adequate

instructions have been given so that the

child is able to use the oven safely and

understands the dangers of incorrect use.

Your appliance is solely intended for domes-

tic use for cooking, reheating and defrosting

food. The manufacturer does not accept any

liability in the event of inappropriate use.

To avoid damaging your appliance, never

operate it while empty or without the turn-

table.

Do not interfere with the openings on the lock

on the front of the appliance; this could

cause damage to your appliance that would

require a service callout.

The seal and frame of the door must be

regularly examined to ensure that they

have not become damaged.

In microwave mode, it is not recommended

to use metallic cookware, forks, spoons,

knives or metal staples or fasteners for

defrosting bags.

Never heat a baby bottle with the teat on, as

it may explode.

Always use oven gloves to remove dishes

from the oven. Some dishes absorb the

heat from food and are therefore very hot.

When heating small quantities (a sausage, a

croissant, etc.) place a glass of water next

to the food.

Excessive cooking times may dry out food

and burn it. To prevent this occurring,

never use the same times recommended

for cooking in a conventional oven.

EN 1/NOTICES TO THE USER

The microwaves used for cooking are elec-

tromagnetic waves. They are commonly

found in our environment in the form of radio

waves, light and infrared rays.

Their frequency is in the 2450 MHz range.

Their behaviour:

• They are reflected by metals.

• They travel through all other materials.

• They are absorbed by water, fat and

sugar molecules.

When food is exposed to microwaves its

molecules begin moving rapidly, causing it to

heat up.

The penetration depth of waves into the food

is approximately 2.5 cm; if the food is thicker,

the centre of the food will be cooked by

conduction, as in conventional cooking.

Note that microwaves cause a simple ther-

mal phenomenon within food and are not

harmful to health.

Fig. 1

•HOW YOUR OVEN WORKS

•PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT

This appliance’s packaging materials are recy-

clable. Please recycle them and help protect

the environment by depositing them in muni-

cipal containers provided for this purpose.

Your appliance also contains

various recyclable materials. It is

therefore marked with this logo to

indicate that used appliances must

not be mixed with other waste. The appliance

recycling organised by your manufacturer will

therefore be conducted in optimum condi-

tions, in accordance with European directive

2002/96/EC on electrical and electronic

equipment waste. Consult your local authori-

ty or your retailer to locate your nearest used

appliance drop-off points. Thank you for your

help in protecting the environment.

WARNING: The accessible parts of the

appliance may become hot during use. Be

careful not to touch the heating elements

located inside the oven.

It is advisable to keep small children away

from the appliance.

WARNING: If the appliance is being used in

combination mode, it is recommended that

children only use the oven under adult super-

vision due to the temperatures generated.

2/INSTALLING YOUR APPLIANCE

Warning:

Ensure that your appliance has not suf-

fered any damage during transport (bent

door or seal, etc.). If you notice any kind of

damage, contact your retailer before using

the appliance.

In order to easily locate the make, model

number, etc. of your appliance, we recom-

mend that you note this information on the

“After-Sales Service Department and

Customer Support” page.

Ensure that:

- The electrical installation has sufficient voltage.

- The electrical wires are in good condition.

- The diameter of the wires complies with the

installation requirements.

- Your electrical installation is equipped with

16-ampere thermal-sensitive protection.

If in doubt, consult your electrician.

Electrical connections should be completed

before the appliance is placed in the wall unit.

The appliance must be recess-fitted correctly

to ensure electrical safety. During recess fit-

ting and maintenance operations, the

appliance must be unplugged from the soc-

ket; fuses must be cut off or removed.

The plug must remain accessible after the

appliance is installed.

Your electrical installation should include an

accessible feature that allows users to dis-

connect the power supply.

If the power cable is damaged, it should be

replaced by the manufacturer, its after-sales

service or a similarly qualified person so as to

prevent a hazard.

Important:

We cannot accept liability for any acci-

dent or incident resulting from non-existant,

defective or incorrect grounding.

If the oven malfunctions in any way, unplug

the appliance or remove the fuse for the

oven’s connection line.

•BEFORE CONNECTION

• ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

EN 3/DESCRIPTION OF YOUR APPLIANCE

•THE APPLIANCE

Function selector knob

Start-Time

Turntable off button

Door open button

Wheel support

Turn table

Fig.02

3/DESCRIPTION OF YOUR APPLIANCE

The turntable :

ensures equal cooking of

food throughout with no need to intervene.

The turntable rotates in both directions. If it

does not turn, verify that all components are

properly positioned.

It may be used as a cooking dish.

The turntable can be removed for cleaning. by

using the wells provided on both sides for

easy access.

(Fig.03)

•

The drive shaft :

If you remove the

drive shaft, do not allow water to enter the

motor shaft hole.

Be sure to put the turntable, the drive shaft

and the wheel support back in their proper

place.

•

Wheel support :

Do not try to rotate

the roller ring manually, as you could damage

the drive system. If it does not turn smoothly,

make sure that there is nothing in the well

beneath the turntable.

•ACCESSORIES

Fig.04

Fig.03

3/DESCRIPTION OF YOUR APPLIANCE

Program your microwave oven using the func-

tion selector knob, together with the start-

timer.

After connecting your microwave oven :

- Open the door, place the food to be cooked

inside the microwave oven and close the

door.

Make sure the door is properly closed other

wise the oven will not operate.

- Select the power setting with the function

selector knob

- Select the time using the start-timer .

When you wish to program less than

two minutes, turn the timer beyond 2,

then come back to the desired setting.

If using a large dish, press the turntable off

button .

When off, remember to turn the recipient or

stir the contents. After use, remember to

press again to unlock the turntable.

Close the door, the turntable revolves, the

oven light comes on, the program begins.

The end of the program is indicated by a bell.

The oven stops, the light goes off.

If you open the door before the end of a pro-

gramme :

if the dish is ready, turn the start-timer back to

the “0” position before closing the door.

Otherwise, close the door if you wish the pro-

gram to continue.

Never operate the oven when empty.

•THE CONTROL PANEL

Fig.05

Symbol Function Application

TIMER

Set the function selector knob to this position to

use the timer function (no cooking).

KEEP WARM

To keep dishes warm, bring butter, cream, cheese,

ice cream, or any other delicate food to the right

temperature, or defrost it.

DEFROST or

VERY LOW COOK

To defrost all frozen food, to top off cooking of

delicate dishes or to cook very slowly.

SIMMER

To cook fish or poultry. To finish programs begun

with the HIGH COOK power setting, for instance

beans, lentils, or dairy products.

LOW COOK

To heat up all liquids and all fresh or frozen pre-

cooked dishes.

HIGH COOK

To cook vegetables and soup.

MICROWAVE OUTPUT POWER: 900 W

•USING THE POWER LEVELS

4/USING YOUR APPLIANCE

EN 4/USING YOUR APPLIANCE

•DEFROSTING

Defrosting frozen foods in your microwave

oven saves you considerable time. To defrost

food, use the MICROWAVE function power

level .

What you need to know: :

• Small pieces of meat or fish may be cooked

immediately after defrosting. It is to be expec-

ted that large pieces such as meat roasts or

whole fish will still be slightly frozen. We

recommend leaving them to stand for a per-

iod at least equal to the defrosting time in

order to obtain a uniform temperature.

• Food covered with ice crystals will take lon-

ger to defrost. In this case, you will need to

increase the defrosting time.

Recommendations:

• Defrosting time varies according to the

type of appliance. It also depends on the

shape, size, initial temperature and quality

of the food.

• Remember to remove metal fasteners from

packaging.

• Most foods need to be removed from their

packaging.

• Halfway through defrosting, the pieces must

be turned, mixed or broken apart if they are

stuck together.

• If you are defrosting large pieces of meat

or fish which prevent the turntable from

revolving, use the stop turntable function.

In this case, turn the food regularly.

• Defrost meat and fish on an upside down

saucer on top of another plate so that the

juice runs off. If it remains in contact with

the food, it will begin cooking.

• Never refreeze food before cooking it.

Cooking times:

Cooking times are calculated for foods frozen

at -18°C.

They are given for information only; they may

vary according to the thickness, shape, size

and packaging of the food.

4/USING YOUR APPLIANCE

Defrosting pastry

Food Quantity Time Recommendations

Flaky or shortcrust pastry 400 g 2 - 3 min 30s

Place on kitchen paper and turn

halfway through defrosting.

Defrosting shellfish

Defrosting fish, meat and vegetables

Food Quantity Time Recommendations

Scallops 500 g 7 - 9 min

Place on a plate, mix halfway

through defrosting.

Peeled prawns 100 g 4 - 5 min

Whole pink prawns 200 g 7 - 8 min

Langoustine /Gambas (10) 500 g 8 - 10 min

Defrosting fruit

Food Quantity Time

Strawberries

Raspberries / sour cherries

Gooseberries / blueberries / blackcurrants

250 g

6- 8 min

5 - 7 min

4 - 6 min

•DEFROSTING GUIDE

Food Quantity Time

Fish: whole / fillets / steaks

525 g

750 g

1000 g

10 - 13

15 - 17

19 - 21

Turkey / pork / veal / beef / poultry

Roasted / sliced / in pieces, etc.

525 g

750 g

1000 g

1250 g

1500 g

1750 g

2000 g

10 - 14

17 - 19

22 - 27

27 - 31

35 - 37

44 - 46

49 - 55

Cauliflower / broccoli / carrots / mushrooms /

mixed vegetables, etc.

525 g

750 g

1000 g

10 - 13

16 - 18

23 - 25

EN 4/USING YOUR APPLIANCE

•COOKING GUIDE

When cooking fresh vzegzetables, add 2 - 3 spoonfuls of water to improve the cooking process.

Cover, stir midway through the programme and season if necessary.

Cooking fresh fish at the simmer power level

Food Quantity

Time

(min)

Recommendations

Artichokes 2 unités 8-12

To prevent overflowing, do not cover

the mushrooms)

Eggplant 2 unités 10-14

Beets 500 g 15-30

Mushrooms 500 g 6-8

Cucumbers 500 g 8-10

Spinach, onions 500 g 5-7

Broccoli, zucchini squash,

cauliflower, endives, leeks,

peppers, potatoes, pump-

kin, tomatoes

250 g

500 g

750 g

4-6

8-10

10-12

Carrots, celeriac, cabbage,

choux de Brussell sprouts,

turnips

250 g

500 g

750 g

6-8

10-12

12-14

Cooking fresh vegetables at the high cook power level

Food Quantity

Time

(min)

Recommendations

Hake, fresh cod and

salmon, whole or sliced

1000 g

600 g

10-12

7-9

All varieties of fish are well suited for

microwave cooking

Simply make sure that the fish is fresh.

The flavour is unbeatable, whether

cooked wrapped in cases, seasoned

with herbs, sliced, filleted or whole.

Serve alone or enhanced with a sauce,

according to ndividual preference.

When cooking a whole fish it is advi-

sable to make a slit in the thickest part

and ad 2-3 spoonfuls of water, lemon

juice or white wine.

Place the fish in a round or oval dish

and cover.

Colinots, whiting or trout

4 pieces

800

9-11

Burbot 800 g 10-12

Mackerel

4 pieces

800 g

11-13

Sardines 12 pieces 7-9

Sole, lemon sole, plaice

2 pieces

360 g

4-6

5/CARING FOR AND CLEANING YOUR APPLIANCE

6/IN THE EVENT OF OPERATING ANOMALIES

We recommend that you clean the oven regu-

larly and remove any food deposits inside and

outside the appliance. Use a damp, soapy

sponge. If the appliance is not kept clean, its

surface may become damaged and this will

considerably shorten its lifespan and cause a

dangerous situation. If the door or seal are

damaged, the oven must not be used until

repaired by a qualified person.

Do not clean the appliance with a steam

cleaner.

The use of abrasive products, alcohol or sol-

vents is not recommended; they are likely to

damage the appliance.

If the oven smells unpleasant or is encrusted

with dirt, boil a cup of water with lemon juice

for 2 minutes and clean the sides with a little

washing-up liquid.

The turntable may be removed for easier

cleaning. To remove it, grasp it by the access

areas provided for this purpose. If you

remove the driver, avoid getting any water in

the motor axis hole.

Remember to put back the driver, the base

rollers and the turntable.

If you have a query concerning the operation of your appliance, this does not necessarily mean

that there is a breakdown. In all events, check the following points:

You notice that What should I do?

The appliance does not switch on.

Check that the appliance is properly connected.

Check that the oven door is properly closed.

The appliance is noisy.

The turntable does not revolve properly.

Clean the rollers and the roller area under the

turntable.

Check that the rollers are correctly positioned.

You notice steam on the glass. Wipe off the condensation with a cloth.

The food is not heated in the microwave

programme.

Check that the utensils are suitable for use

with microwave ovens and that the power

level is appropriate.

The appliance produces sparks.

Clean the appliance thoroughly: remove

grease, cooking particles, etc.

Make sure no metal objects are close to the

oven walls.

7/OPERATING PROFICIENCY TESTING

Test Load

Approx

time

Power

selector

Containers/

Recommendations

Egg custard

(12.3.1)

1000 g

750 g

16 - 18 min

12 - 13 min

Simmer

Pyrex 227

On the turntable

Pyrex 220

On the turntable

Sponge cake

(12.3.2)

475 g 5 - 6 min

High Cook

Pyrex 827

On the turntable

Meatloaf

(12.3.3)

900 g 11 - 13 min

High Cook

Pyrex 838

Cover with cling film.

On the turntable

Defrosting meat

(13.3)

500 g 12 min

Defrost

Place on an inverted saucer

set in a dish.

Place on the turntable.

Turn midway through

programme.

Defrosting

raspberries

(B.2.1)

250 g 6 - 8 min

Defrost

On a flat plate

On the turntable

Operating proficiency testing according to CEI/EN/NF EN 60705 standards;

The International Electrotechnical Commission, SC.59K, has established a standard relative

to comparative performance tests conducted on various microwaves.

We recommend the following for this appliance:

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lessee-manager – a French société anonyme with share capital of 20,000,000 euros, Nanterre Trade and Enter-

prise Register 440 303 196.

Any repairs that are made to your appliance

must be performed by a qualified professio-

nal certified as a brand agent. When you call,

please mention your appliance’s “Service”

reference, as well as the “Nr” serial number.

This information appears on the manufactu-

rer’s nameplate (see

Fig.1

ORIGINAL PARTS

When servicing is performed, ask the engi-

neer to only use

cceerrttiiffiieedd

original spare

parts.

•SERVICE CALLS

8/ AFTER-SALES SERVICE

CZ5700196 03/10

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220 - 240 V 50Hz

2450 MHz

TYP : _________

Service: ____________

Nr : AA MM 00001

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Brandt MM1020B Owner's manual

Brand: Brandt

Model: MM1020B

Category: Microwaves

Type: Owner's manual

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